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Trip Overview

The average train between Bratislava and Essen takes 12h 16m and the fastest train takes 11h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Bratislava to Essen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

12h 16m
Duration
1,105 km
Distance
€197
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Bratislava to Essen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Bratislava and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bratislava is at 11:16 PM which arrives into Essen at 2:58 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 12h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 42m • 1 change
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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)16h 42m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 12m • 1 change
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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 42m • 1 change
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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 42m • 1 change
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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 12m • 1 change
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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 42m • 1 change
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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 44m • 1 change
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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 12m • 1 change
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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 42m • 1 change
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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 44m • 1 change
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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 12m • 1 change
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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 42m • 1 change
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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 44m • 1 change
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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 12m • 1 change
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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 42m • 1 change
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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 42m • 1 change
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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 42m • 1 change
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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 42m • 1 change
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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 42m • 1 change
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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 42m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bratislava to Essen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 1,104.8 km
  • Duration: 12h 16m

What companies run services between Bratislava, Slovakia and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Bratislava-Petrzalka to Essen Hbf via Wien Hbf in around 11h 36m.

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